Feni Flooding: Rivers Overflow, Highways Blocked, and Protests Erupt
Incessant Rainfall and Surging River Waters
Torrential downpours and surging floodwaters originating from upstream in India have caused the Gomti River to burst its banks, inundating low-lying areas and causing widespread disruption in Feni district.
Protests and Road Blockades
The situation has been exacerbated by student protests, which began on campus and escalated upon reaching the Kotbari Bishwaroad area. Protesters have blocked the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, resulting in a five-kilometer traffic gridlock.
Highway Disruption and Floodwaters
Heavy rainfall and a surge of floodwaters have rendered the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway impassable, with traffic congestion extending from Chandanaish College gate area to.
Highway Blockade Details
- Five-kilometer gridlock on Dhaka-Chattogram Highway
- Roadside trees uprooted by heavy storm
Floodwater Impact
- Gomti River overflows, flooding low-lying areas
- Widespread disruption in Feni district
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